Journey to the West: Tang Monk Conquers Everything-Chapter 1026: Mount Buzhou Ruins

Although Jiang Liu often goes for a stroll in the Demon Realm, there is one point that must be noted: the Demon Realm is, after all, an existence independent of the three realms and six paths.

Many Immortals and Buddhas completely dare not walk within the Demon Realm, just as the demons in the Demon Realm dare not enter the Immortal Realm.

"Do you think there’s a possibility that Fahai’s soul has entered the Demon Realm?" With a guess in mind, Jiang Liu immediately asked Tingdi.

"Demon Realm?"

Upon hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Tingdi, who was lying on the ground, moved his brows and then nodded in agreement, saying, "Master Xuanzang’s words are not without reason, it’s just..."

"Just what?" Jiang Liu pressed on.

"It’s just that, as far as I remember, Fahai had no cultivation level, right? And he was very peaceful at the time of death, making it impossible for him to have become possessed by a demon, so how could his soul go to the Demon Realm after death?" Tingdi expressed his doubts.

"This..." Jiang Liu hesitated, speechless, as Tingdi’s analysis indeed made sense.

"Additionally..."

After a slight pause, Tingdi continued, "Even if, as you say, Fahai’s soul really went to the Demon Realm, searching for a single strand of soul in the vast Demon Realm is like finding a needle in a haystack, how should we search for it?"

"Xuanzang..."

Before Jiang Liu could answer, Ksitigarbha, who was beside him, suddenly chipped in, looking at Jiang Liu with some confusion, and said, "I have a question. As far as I know, the friendship between you and Fahai isn’t particularly deep, right? Why are you so concerned about the matter of his soul?"

Indeed, Ksitigarbha found it quite surprising, although Fahai was the abbot of Xuanzang Temple, there were many Xuanzang Temples along the Journey to the West due to Jiang Liu’s machinations. Why does Jiang Liu treat Fahai differently?

And even came to Ksitigarbha Cave to look for him in search of Fahai’s soul?

It’s known that Jiang Liu avoids coming to Ksitigarbha Cave unless necessary.

Just like the matter in Fengmen Village, when knowing about Jiang Liu wanting to subdue Long Eyebrow, Ksitigarbha only sent Tingdi to take a trip.

Regarding all matters concerning himself, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva knew almost everything, but seemed to know nothing about the ability of Jiang Liu’s game system.

So, not knowing that he could take on tasks, Jiang Liu coming all the way to Ksitigarbha Cave for Fahai’s matter, with a very concerned demeanor, obviously made Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva feel surprised.

"Why? Maybe it’s destiny! Or perhaps it’s admiration!" Hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s question, Jiang Liu didn’t explain much, thought for a bit, and answered.

Indeed, the reasons Jiang Liu mentioned are also reasons, although only part of the reasons.

"Hmm, if you feel there’s a tie of destiny between you and Fahai, perhaps, you might only be able to find one person..." Hearing Jiang Liu mention destiny, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva ponder for a moment and then spoke.

"Oh? Who might that be?" Upon hearing this, Jiang Liu raised an eyebrow.

If even Tingdi couldn’t find Fahai’s soul, is there really someone in the three realms and six paths who can find it? Surely it wouldn’t be a saint?

"The Flame Cloud Sage Cave, Fuxi, one of the three sovereigns!" Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva said to Jiang Liu.

The Flame Cloud Sage Cave? Fuxi!?

Upon hearing Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s words suddenly, Jiang Liu was slightly shocked.

Jiang Liu certainly knew about Fuxi, one of the three sovereigns of the Human Clan, with an unsurpassed position.

The Human Clan are the protagonists of heaven and earth! So, the destiny of the Human Clan is naturally the greatest in the heavens and earth.

This destiny is something even Saints covet.

For example, Nvwa, who created humans, thus occupied a portion of the human destiny, and attained saintliness through the path of merit.

Subsequently, the head of the Three Pure Ones, Laozi, was also envious of the human destiny, so he created the Human Sect and took away a portion of the human destiny.

Among them, in the era when humans were still weak and living primitively, the three sovereigns emerged, leading the humans through the most arduous times, and they also obtained the human destiny!

It can be said that the three sovereigns in the Flame Cloud Sage Cave might not hold a status as high as the true Saints.

However, due to sharing the vast human destiny, their status is even more noble than all the quasi-saints.

To put it in a metaphor, a Great Luo Golden Immortal is equivalent to a high-ranking official, while a Quasi-Saint is at the Prime Minister level, a Saint? Naturally, the Emperor high above!

So, what about the three sovereigns of the Flame Cloud Sage Cave?

They are equivalent to idle princes!

Several idle princes, without holding actual power.

But to speak of the degree of nobility of status, isn’t it even more noble than a Prime Minister!?

Ever since the Human Clan has fully matured, the three sovereigns have secluded themselves in the Flame Cloud Sage Cave, almost without any intention of intervening in worldly affairs anymore.

Although Jiang Liu had always known about the existence of the Sanhuang, and knew they lived in the Flame Cloud Sage Cave, he had never thought of interacting with them.

Thus, when he unexpectedly heard Ksitigarbha suggest that he seek Fuxi’s whereabouts, Jiang Liu was momentarily stunned, as it was something he had never contemplated before.

Clearly noticing the questioning and puzzled expression on Jiang Liu’s face, Ksitigarbha spoke: "Among the Three Realms and Six Paths, although almost everyone with a bit of cultivation knows some divination skills, if you ask whose divination skills are unparalleled in the world, it would have to be Fuxi."

"However, at this moment, with an Earth-shattering catastrophe, the secrets of heaven are dim and unclear..." Hearing Ksitigarbha’s words, it became clear to Jiang Liu that the intention was to have him find Fuxi to calculate the whereabouts of Fahai’s soul. After pondering for a moment, Jiang Liu responded.

"Indeed, the Earth-shattering catastrophe has rendered the heavenly secrets dim and unclear, and even for a Saint, trying to deduce what they want amidst such chaos only succeeds one-tenth of the time!" Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, Ksitigarbha nodded in agreement.

Upon saying this, Ksitigarbha paused slightly and continued: "However, with the River Map and Luo Script of the Ancient Demon Clan’s Great Emperor in Fuxi’s possession, with the assistance of these two treasures, plus Fuxi’s own unparalleled divination abilities, perhaps he might succeed?"

"Hmm, in that case, I will take a trip to the Flame Cloud Sage Cave..." After thinking it through, Jiang Liu nodded in agreement.

Firstly, what Ksitigarbha said was indeed reasonable. Fuxi’s ability to cast divinations is truly unrivaled.

With the assistance of the River Map and Luo Script, perhaps it really would be possible to locate the lost soul of Fahai.

Secondly, Jiang Liu has a great deal of trust in Ksitigarbha. Since he suggested it, he must have his reasons.

Lastly, and most importantly, reclaiming the Kongdong Seal and reestablishing the Human Emperor—if these two tasks could gain the help of the Sanhuang, that would be ideal.

Having not considered this before, and now that the opportunity presents itself, it is only natural to explore the Flame Cloud Sage Cave.

Thinking of this, after inquiring about the location of the Flame Cloud Sage Cave, Jiang Liu bid farewell to Ksitigarbha.

At the entrance of the Ksitigarbha Cave, the Novice Monk continued to stand guard at the entrance, not daring to go in. He stood at the entrance, perked up his ears, trying to catch any sounds from inside.

With a sense of anxiety in his heart, the Bodhisattva had expressed not wanting to see Xuanzang, yet here he was, having let him in.

If the conversation inside goes well, perhaps the Bodhisattva wouldn’t care.

But if things inside deteriorated, although he could avoid Xuanzang, he would not escape a severe punishment from the Bodhisattva.

Bang!

Just as the Novice Monk stood at the entrance listening intently, suddenly, there was a loud noise.

Immediately, Jiang Liu’s figure was seen flying out of the Ksitigarbha Cave, looking as though he had been hit heavily.

"Leave! To reclaim the soul from here, unless you leave your lotus behind, don’t even think about it!" Following Jiang Liu being directly struck out of the Ksitigarbha Cave, Ksitigarbha’s somewhat flustered and exasperated voice could be heard from within the cave.

Jiang Liu got up, wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth, his expression unhappy yet helpless, only giving the Ksitigarbha Cave a cold snort.

"It’s over..."

Seeing this scene, the Novice Monk guarding the entrance became utterly stiff-faced, secretly murmuring in his heart.

Yes, Master Xuanzang and the Bodhisattva have come to such a stalemate, even resorting to violence, and for letting Master Xuanzang in privately, the Bodhisattva would surely not spare me.

"Go in and see your Bodhisattva quickly, his injuries are heavier than mine!" After a cold snort, Jiang Liu spoke to the Novice Monk beside him.

Currently, Jiang Liu had the cultivation level of a Daluo Golden Immortal, nearly breaking through to the middle stage of a Great Luo Golden Immortal.

So, even with a scuffle, Jiang Liu naturally would not suffer any great losses.

Hearing Jiang Liu’s words, the face of the Novice Monk at the cave entrance fell.

The Bodhisattva of the Ksitigarbha Cave was injured too? That only makes my crime greater!

Noticing the Novice Monk’s concerned expression, Jiang Liu remained outwardly indifferent, yet inside, he chuckled silently.

It seemed that the act he and Ksitigarbha put on wasn’t just for outsiders, they even managed to fool the Novice Monk under the Bodhisattva of the Ksitigarbha Cave.

Of course, Jiang Liu didn’t plan on staying in the Ksitigarbha Cave for long. He turned around and left immediately.

Upon leaving, Jiang Liu went directly to the Mortal World, briefly determined his direction, then his figure moved directly towards the Flame Cloud Sage Cave.

The vast earth is divided into four continents, calculated in terms of direction as Eastern Shengshen State, Western Niuhe State, Southern Zhanbu State, and Northern Julu State.

The location of the Flame Cloud Sage Cave is at the nexus of these four major continents.

Moreover, it lies on the site of the broken Heavenly Pillar, Mount Buzhou.

Mount Buzhou, in Ancient Times, was known as the Heavenly Pillar, standing at the center of the continent.

Afterward, when Mount Buzhou broke, and the Sanhuang went into seclusion, the Flame Cloud Sage Cave was situated at the remains of Mount Buzhou...

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